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Lawrence Life June 11, 2026 - 11:13 pm

Team Algeria welcomes young Lawrence athletes to practice field

by Courtney Lane

Fans filled the stands at Rock Chalk Park on Thursday evening as Algeria’s national soccer team opened a ticketed practice and youth training session ahead of World Cup group stage matches. 

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Business June 2, 2026 - 12:47 pm

Streamline Coffee closes in downtown Lawrence; Tex-Mex restaurant opens on west side

by Courtney Lane

Streamline Coffee will permanently close its doors in downtown Lawrence on Tuesday, and a new Tex-Mex restaurant has opened across town.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 27, 2026 - 6:15 pm

Lawrence visiting artist’s exhibit explores indigo, African diaspora and memory

by Courtney Lane

Inside a room of dark blue cloth, soft light and layered patterns, Wabwila Mugala’s “Quilted Existence” asks viewers to do more than look. The installation opens Friday at the Lawrence Arts Center.

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Education May 26, 2026 - 10:36 pm

Lawrence school district weighing increase to meal prices; board to vote in June

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence school board members did not yet vote Tuesday on whether to raise school meal prices next year by 15 cents for lunches and 10 cents for breakfasts.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Education May 26, 2026 - 9:59 pm

Lawrence school board approves contracts with raises for teachers, district staff

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence school board members voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve new contracts with raises for the district’s certified staff and education support professionals.

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Education May 13, 2026 - 5:57 pm

Lawrence school district students shine at Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon

by Courtney Lane

Smiles, laughter and encouragement filled the air at Lawrence Public Schools’ annual Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon on Wednesday morning.

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Arts & Events May 2, 2026 - 4:43 pm

Lawrence artists open their studios for Art Spaces Tours; looks behind the scenes continue Sunday

by Courtney Lane

By transforming homes and industrial buildings into accessible galleries, the Lawrence Art Guild aims to do more than sell art. The Art Spaces Studio Tours also look to demystify the creative process for the community.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts April 13, 2026 - 4:42 pm

Jan. 2027 jury trial set for former Lawrence school speech pathologist charged with child sex crimes

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A former Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of sex crimes against students, and the court set his jury trial date: January 2027.

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Crime & Courts April 13, 2026 - 10:30 am

Hearings for teens charged in fatal Hawk shooting pushed back for third time

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The judge and families in the courtroom expressed frustration as attorneys for the two teenage defendants charged in January’s fatal shooting at the Hawk requested again to delay court hearings.

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